Softball Recap: Bath Takes a Loss

Bath extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-6 in the process. They fell 7-3 to the Shawnee Indians. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

As for Shawnee, they pushed their record up to 5-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.

For Shawnee's part, Riley Rhodes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Rhodes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Anna Menke was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bath will host Bryan at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Bears have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Shawnee, they will square off against Elida at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.